As the Moving Finger Writ
Dobie, J. Frank
From HERB RIESSEN-RARE BOOKS, Costa Mesa, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since August 20, 1998
From HERB RIESSEN-RARE BOOKS, Costa Mesa, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since August 20, 1998
About this Item
Typical Dobie Christmas card. "Christmas 1955: What follows is not Christmasy in matter or spirit, but it says something about the evolution of intellectual life in the Southwest, and is a part of the writer. It is sent to you with kindly feelings by Bertha and Frank Dobie". Reprinted from Southwest Review, Autumn, 1955, Dallas, Texas. 12 pp. McVicker D53. Cover is salmon colored heavy paper with brown printing. Long inscription to a Mr. Moore? With a great quote "against stupidity the gods are powerless". The edge is wearing thin where folded and stapled. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 9341
Bibliographic Details
Title: As the Moving Finger Writ
Publisher: Private Printing, Austin, Texas
Publication Date: 1955
Binding: A Soft Cover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket As Published
Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)
Edition: First Separate Printing.
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